Noun: thyrotropin-releasing hormone
- Hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
"thyrotropin-releasing hormone levels are carefully monitored in thyroid function tests";
- TRH, thyrotropin-releasing factor, TRF, protirelin
Derived forms: thyrotropin-releasing hormones
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion
Encyclopedia: Thyrotropin-releasing hormone